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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 799.86 and 455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 799.86 and 455.62 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 799.86 = 455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/799.86 = 455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 799.86 × 455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 364,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,432.21/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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