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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 869.85 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 869.85 and 214.70 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 869.85 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/869.85 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 869.85 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 186,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,752.45/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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