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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.79 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.79 and 190.40 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.79 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.79 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.79 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 165,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,796.24/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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