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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 870.64 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 870.64 and 215.48 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 870.64 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/870.64 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 870.64 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 187,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,605.51/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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