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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 800.42 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 800.42 and 328.01 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 800.42 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/800.42 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 800.42 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 262,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,540.12/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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