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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 870.47 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 870.47 and 255.45 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 870.47 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/870.47 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 870.47 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 222,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,360.28/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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