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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 800.19 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 800.19 and 440.31 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 800.19 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/800.19 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 800.19 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 352,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,331.66/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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