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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 869.89 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 869.89 and 434.46 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 869.89 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/869.89 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 869.89 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 377,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,935.40/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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