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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 870.34 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 870.34 and 320.36 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 870.34 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/870.34 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 870.34 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 278,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,822.12/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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