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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 869.80 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 869.80 and 301.85 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 869.80 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/869.80 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 869.80 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 262,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,549.13/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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