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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 869.55 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 869.55 and 323.17 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 869.55 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/869.55 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 869.55 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 281,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,012.47/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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