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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 800.88 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 800.88 and 353.32 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 800.88 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/800.88 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 800.88 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 282,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,966.92/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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