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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 871.44 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 871.44 and 326.08 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 871.44 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/871.44 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 871.44 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 284,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,159.16/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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