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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 870.60 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 870.60 and 502.10 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 870.60 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/870.60 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 870.60 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 437,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,128.26/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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