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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 869.70 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 869.70 and 306.02 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 869.70 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/869.70 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 869.70 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 266,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,145.59/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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