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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 870.48 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 870.48 and 306.38 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 870.48 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/870.48 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 870.48 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 266,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,697.66/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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