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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 869.49 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 869.49 and 322.98 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 869.49 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/869.49 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 869.49 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 280,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,827.88/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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