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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 871.47 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 871.47 and 272.63 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 871.47 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/871.47 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 871.47 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 237,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,584.51/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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