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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 870.54 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 870.54 and 215.15 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 870.54 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/870.54 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 870.54 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 187,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,293.43/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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