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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 869.40 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 869.40 and 323.12 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 869.40 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/869.40 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 869.40 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 280,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,920.53/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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