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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 870.67 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 870.67 and 320.30 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 870.67 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/870.67 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 870.67 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 278,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,869.65/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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