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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 869.76 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 869.76 and 305.92 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 869.76 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/869.76 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 869.76 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 266,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,076.98/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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