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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 871.44 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 871.44 and 320.97 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 871.44 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/871.44 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 871.44 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 279,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,706.10/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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