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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 800.43 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 800.43 and 318.03 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 800.43 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/800.43 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 800.43 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 254,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,560.75/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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