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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 870.84 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.13, 870.84 and 306.38 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.13 : 870.84 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.13/870.84 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.13x = 870.84 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.13x = 266,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,810.14/581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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