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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.37, 802.00 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.37, 802.00 and 481.95 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.37 : 802.00 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.37/802.00 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.37x = 802.00 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.37x = 386,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,524.50/580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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