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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 871.89 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 871.89 and 427.29 is: 641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 871.89 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/871.89 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 871.89 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 372,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,549.88/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.25

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