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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 870.54 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 870.54 and 215.28 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 870.54 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/870.54 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 870.54 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 187,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,409.85/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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