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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 926.44 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 926.44 and 580.16 is: 869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 926.44 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/926.44 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 926.44 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 537,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,484.30/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.10

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