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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 870.12 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 870.12 and 214.94 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 870.12 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/870.12 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 870.12 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 187,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,023.59/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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