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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 870.98 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 870.98 and 190.53 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 870.98 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/870.98 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 870.98 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 165,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,943.46/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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