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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 870.95 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 870.95 and 147.79 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 870.95 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/870.95 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 870.95 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 128,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,717.70/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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