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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 801.14 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 801.14 and 394.40 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 801.14 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/801.14 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 801.14 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 315,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,969.65/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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