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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.30, 870.45 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.30, 870.45 and 256.30 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.30 : 870.45 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.30/870.45 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.30x = 870.45 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.30x = 223,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,096.34/580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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