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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.22, 800.72 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.22, 800.72 and 318.25 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.22 : 800.72 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.22/800.72 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.22x = 800.72 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.22x = 254,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,829.74/580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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