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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 799.56 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 799.56 and 414.38 is: 570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 799.56 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/799.56 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 799.56 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 331,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,323.67/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.78

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