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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 870.48 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 870.48 and 573.60 is: 860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 870.48 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/870.48 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 870.48 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 499,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,307.33/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.40

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