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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.18, 801.36 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.18, 801.36 and 576.14 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.18 : 801.36 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.18/801.36 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.18x = 801.36 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.18x = 461,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,695.55/580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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