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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 870.97 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 870.97 and 190.69 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 870.97 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/870.97 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 870.97 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 166,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085.27/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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