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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.30, 870.57 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.30, 870.57 and 458.74 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.30 : 870.57 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.30/870.57 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.30x = 870.57 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.30x = 399,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,363.11/581.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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