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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 866.07 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 866.07 and 541.44 is: 808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 866.07 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/866.07 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 866.07 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 468,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,924.94/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.05

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