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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.98 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.98 and 306.57 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.98 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.98 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.98 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 267,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,016.34/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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