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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.07, 870.10 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.07, 870.10 and 306.70 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.07 : 870.10 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.07/870.10 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.07x = 870.10 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.07x = 266,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,856.73/580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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