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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.51, 870.49 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.51, 870.49 and 215.05 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.51 : 870.49 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.51/870.49 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.51x = 870.49 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.51x = 187,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,198.87/580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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