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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 800.87 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 800.87 and 440.28 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 800.87 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/800.87 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 800.87 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 352,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,604.84/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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