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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 871.48 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 871.48 and 306.72 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 871.48 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/871.48 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 871.48 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 267,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,300.35/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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