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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 800.22 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 800.22 and 502.68 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 800.22 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/800.22 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 800.22 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 402,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,254.59/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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