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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 870.54 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 870.54 and 287.97 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 870.54 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/870.54 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 870.54 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 250,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,689.40/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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