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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 870.39 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 870.39 and 320.16 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 870.39 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/870.39 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 870.39 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 278,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,664.06/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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