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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 870.90 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 870.90 and 397 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 870.90 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/870.90 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 870.90 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 345,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,747.30/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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