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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 801.84 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 801.84 and 440.28 is: 608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 801.84 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/801.84 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 801.84 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 353,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,034.12/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.47

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