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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 946.58 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 946.58 and 580.29 is: 870.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 946.58 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/946.58 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 946.58 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 549,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,288.01/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.46

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