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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.35, 870.15 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.35, 870.15 and 427.26 is: 639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.35 : 870.15 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.35/870.15 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.35x = 870.15 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.35x = 371,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,780.29/581.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.51

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