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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 800.52 and 318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 800.52 and 318.09 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 800.52 = 318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/800.52 = 318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 800.52 × 318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 254,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,639.22/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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