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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 870.18 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 870.18 and 320.13 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 870.18 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/870.18 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 870.18 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 278,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,570.72/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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