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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 871.33 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 871.33 and 288.22 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 871.33 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/871.33 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 871.33 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 251,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,134.73/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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