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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 800.62 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 800.62 and 318.17 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 800.62 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/800.62 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 800.62 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 254,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,733.68/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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