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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 870.59 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 870.59 and 147.57 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 870.59 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/870.59 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 870.59 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 128,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,472.23/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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