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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 800.12 and 422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 800.12 and 422.84 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 800.12 = 422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/800.12 = 422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 800.12 × 422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 338,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,316.63/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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