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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.12 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.12 and 306.02 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.12 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.12 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.12 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 266,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,269.77/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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