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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 870.90 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 870.90 and 546.40 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 870.90 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/870.90 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 870.90 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 475,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,859.76/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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