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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 800.28 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 800.28 and 475.11 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 800.28 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/800.28 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 800.28 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 380,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,221.03/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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