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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 871.02 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 871.02 and 306.72 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 871.02 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/871.02 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 871.02 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 267,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,159.25/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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