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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 870.75 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 870.75 and 426.60 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 870.75 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/870.75 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 870.75 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 371,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,461.95/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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