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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.35, 870.72 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.35, 870.72 and 306.27 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.35 : 870.72 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.35/870.72 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.35x = 870.72 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.35x = 266,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,675.41/580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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