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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 800.66 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 800.66 and 318.20 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 800.66 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/800.66 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 800.66 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 254,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,770.01/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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