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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.30, 870.49 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.30, 870.49 and 190.34 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.30 : 870.49 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.30/870.49 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.30x = 870.49 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.30x = 165,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,688.11/580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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