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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 871.07 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 871.07 and 385.68 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 871.07 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/871.07 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 871.07 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 335,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,955.24/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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