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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 871.95 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 871.95 and 307.23 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 871.95 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/871.95 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 871.95 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 267,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,889.20/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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