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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 870.35 and 385.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 870.35 and 385.57 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 870.35 = 385.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/870.35 = 385.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 870.35 × 385.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 335,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,578.19/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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