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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 871.70 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 871.70 and 292.50 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 871.70 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/871.70 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 871.70 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 254,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,970.79/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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