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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 800.92 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 800.92 and 344.40 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 800.92 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/800.92 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 800.92 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 275,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,836.85/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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