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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.39, 870.58 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.39, 870.58 and 147.54 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.39 : 870.58 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.39/870.58 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.39x = 870.58 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.39x = 128,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,445.00/580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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