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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.07, 870.11 and 287.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.07, 870.11 and 287.51 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.07 : 870.11 = 287.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.07/870.11 = 287.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.07x = 870.11 × 287.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.07x = 250,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,163.89/580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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