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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 870.68 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 870.68 and 292.46 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 870.68 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/870.68 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 870.68 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 254,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,639.07/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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