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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 799.62 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 799.62 and 414.16 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 799.62 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/799.62 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 799.62 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 331,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,173.89/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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