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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 800.58 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 800.58 and 318.16 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 800.58 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/800.58 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 800.58 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 254,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,712.53/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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