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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 800.95 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 800.95 and 318.42 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 800.95 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/800.95 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 800.95 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 255,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,038.50/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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