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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 800.40 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 800.40 and 318.03 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 800.40 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/800.40 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 800.40 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 254,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,551.21/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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