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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 870.73 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 870.73 and 306.56 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 870.73 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/870.73 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 870.73 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 266,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,932.40/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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