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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 801.43 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 801.43 and 422.62 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 801.43 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/801.43 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 801.43 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 338,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,700.35/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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