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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 870.46 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 870.46 and 320.53 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 870.46 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/870.46 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 870.46 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 279,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,008.54/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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