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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 870.08 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 870.08 and 451.68 is: 677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 870.08 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/870.08 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 870.08 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 392,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,997.73/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.40

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