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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 800.94 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 800.94 and 318.41 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 800.94 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/800.94 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 800.94 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 255,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,023.30/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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