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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 870.99 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 870.99 and 306.72 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 870.99 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/870.99 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 870.99 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 267,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,150.05/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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