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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 871.90 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 871.90 and 427.31 is: 641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 871.90 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/871.90 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 871.90 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 372,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,571.59/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.28

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