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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.18, 800.67 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.18, 800.67 and 318.21 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.18 : 800.67 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.18/800.67 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.18x = 800.67 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.18x = 254,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,781.20/580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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