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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 801.27 and 502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 801.27 and 502.26 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 801.27 = 502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/801.27 = 502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 801.27 × 502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 402,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,445.87/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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