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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 801.06 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 801.06 and 453.94 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 801.06 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/801.06 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 801.06 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 363,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,633.18/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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