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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.42 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.42 and 287.69 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.42 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.42 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.42 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 250,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,406.78/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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