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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 801.48 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 801.48 and 450.90 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 801.48 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/801.48 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 801.48 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 361,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,387.33/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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