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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 800.97 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 800.97 and 403.66 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 800.97 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/800.97 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 800.97 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 323,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,319.55/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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