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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 871.07 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 871.07 and 190.69 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 871.07 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/871.07 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 871.07 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 166,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,104.34/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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