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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.15, 870.50 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.15, 870.50 and 418.34 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.15 : 870.50 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.15/870.50 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.15x = 870.50 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.15x = 364,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,164.97/581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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