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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 870.91 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 870.91 and 210.30 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 870.91 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/870.91 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 870.91 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 183,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152.37/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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