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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 870.93 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 870.93 and 292.17 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 870.93 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/870.93 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 870.93 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 254,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,459.62/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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