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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 799.82 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 799.82 and 438.56 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 799.82 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/799.82 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 799.82 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 350,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,769.76/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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