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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 800.73 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 800.73 and 318.26 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 800.73 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/800.73 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 800.73 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 254,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,842.33/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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