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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 800.66 and 318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 800.66 and 318.19 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 800.66 = 318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/800.66 = 318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 800.66 × 318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 254,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,762.30/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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