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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.08, 870.92 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.08, 870.92 and 416.32 is: 623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.08 : 870.92 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.08/870.92 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.08x = 870.92 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.08x = 362,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,581.41/581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.98

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