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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.54, 870.55 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.54, 870.55 and 319.92 is: 479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.54 : 870.55 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.54/870.55 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.54x = 870.55 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.54x = 278,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,509.64/580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.74

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