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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.49 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.49 and 318.12 is: 438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.49 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.49 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.49 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 254,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,651.88/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.99

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