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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 800.44 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 800.44 and 344.12 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 800.44 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/800.44 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 800.44 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 275,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,447.41/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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