Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 871.22 and 284.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580.79, 871.22 and 284.58 is: 426.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580.79 : 871.22 = 284.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580.79/871.22 = 284.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580.79x = 871.22 × 284.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580.79x = 247,932.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,932.50/580.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426.89
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