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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 800.46 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 800.46 and 318.04 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 800.46 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/800.46 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 800.46 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 254,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,578.30/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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