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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 800.87 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 800.87 and 318.35 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 800.87 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/800.87 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 800.87 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 254,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,959.76/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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