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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.36 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.36 and 453.51 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.36 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.36 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.36 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 394,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,716.96/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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