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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.85, 870.90 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.85, 870.90 and 427.76 is: 640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.85 : 870.90 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.85/870.90 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.85x = 870.90 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.85x = 372,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.83/581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.25

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