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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.43, 800.96 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.43, 800.96 and 318.44 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.43 : 800.96 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.43/800.96 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.43x = 800.96 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.43x = 255,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,052.11/580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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