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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.30, 799.95 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.30, 799.95 and 383.47 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.30 : 799.95 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.30/799.95 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.30x = 799.95 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.30x = 306,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,756.83/580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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