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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 870.12 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 870.12 and 418.10 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 870.12 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/870.12 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 870.12 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 363,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,792.82/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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