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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 801.09 and 462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 801.09 and 462.55 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 801.09 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/801.09 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 801.09 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 370,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,544.18/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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