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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 871.22 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 871.22 and 320.56 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 871.22 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/871.22 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 871.22 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 279,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,276.91/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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