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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 800.57 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 800.57 and 318.14 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 800.57 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/800.57 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 800.57 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 254,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,693.34/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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