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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 869.97 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 869.97 and 458.30 is: 686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 869.97 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/869.97 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 869.97 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 398,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,707.25/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.38

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