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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 870.47 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 870.47 and 233.67 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 870.47 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/870.47 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 870.47 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 203,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,405.98/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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