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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 800.30 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 800.30 and 402.74 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 800.30 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/800.30 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 800.30 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 322,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,312.82/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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