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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 801.12 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 801.12 and 344.44 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 801.12 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/801.12 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 801.12 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 275,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,937.77/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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