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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.47, 801.02 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.47, 801.02 and 318.48 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.47 : 801.02 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.47/801.02 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.47x = 801.02 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.47x = 255,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,107.26/580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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