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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 870.68 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 870.68 and 320.60 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 870.68 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/870.68 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 870.68 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 279,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,136.46/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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