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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 801.28 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 801.28 and 456.58 is: 630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 801.28 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/801.28 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 801.28 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 365,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,848.42/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.43

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