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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.76 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.76 and 323.52 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.76 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.76 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.76 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 281,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,384.76/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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