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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 800.97 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 800.97 and 359.38 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 800.97 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/800.97 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 800.97 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 287,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,852.60/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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