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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 870.77 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 870.77 and 190.44 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 870.77 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/870.77 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 870.77 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 165,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,829.44/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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