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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 869.94 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 869.94 and 302.67 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 869.94 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/869.94 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 869.94 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 263,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,304.74/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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