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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 870.84 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 870.84 and 436.94 is: 654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 870.84 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/870.84 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 870.84 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 380,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,500.48/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.78

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