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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 870.49 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 870.49 and 287.74 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 870.49 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/870.49 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 870.49 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 250,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,475.16/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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