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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.98, 871.68 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.98, 871.68 and 289.06 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.98 : 871.68 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.98/871.68 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.98x = 871.68 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.98x = 251,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,967.82/581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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