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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 870.80 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 870.80 and 190.42 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 870.80 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/870.80 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 870.80 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 165,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,817.74/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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