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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 870.99 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 870.99 and 292.58 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 870.99 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/870.99 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 870.99 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 254,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,834.25/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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