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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 871.61 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 871.61 and 215.89 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 871.61 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/871.61 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 871.61 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 188,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,170.24/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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