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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.51, 870.31 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.51, 870.31 and 302.74 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.51 : 870.31 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.51/870.31 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.51x = 870.31 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.51x = 263,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,479.12/580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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