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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 801.29 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 801.29 and 431.33 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 801.29 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/801.29 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 801.29 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 345,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,617.49/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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