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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 870.38 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 870.38 and 320.92 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 870.38 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/870.38 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 870.38 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 279,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,322.35/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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