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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 801.15 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 801.15 and 403.43 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 801.15 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/801.15 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 801.15 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 323,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,207.94/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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