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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 800.87 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 800.87 and 318.36 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 800.87 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/800.87 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 800.87 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 254,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,964.97/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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