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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 870.89 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 870.89 and 215.46 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 870.89 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/870.89 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 870.89 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 187,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,641.96/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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