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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 869.40 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 869.40 and 323.34 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 869.40 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/869.40 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 869.40 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 281,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,111.80/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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