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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 800.49 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 800.49 and 318.07 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 800.49 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/800.49 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 800.49 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 254,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,611.85/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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