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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 870.54 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 870.54 and 418.92 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 870.54 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/870.54 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 870.54 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 364,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,686.62/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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