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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.95, 870.96 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.95, 870.96 and 418.74 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.95 : 870.96 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.95/870.96 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.95x = 870.96 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.95x = 364,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,705.79/580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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