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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 800.62 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 800.62 and 318.16 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 800.62 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/800.62 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 800.62 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 254,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,725.46/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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