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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.08, 870.24 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.08, 870.24 and 320.68 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.08 : 870.24 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.08/870.24 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.08x = 870.24 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.08x = 279,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,068.56/581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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