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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 870.60 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 870.60 and 215.16 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 870.60 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/870.60 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 870.60 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 187,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,319.10/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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