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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.30, 800.35 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.30, 800.35 and 475.20 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.30 : 800.35 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.30/800.35 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.30x = 800.35 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.30x = 380,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,325.13/580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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