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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 801.05 and 318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 801.05 and 318.49 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 801.05 = 318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/801.05 = 318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 801.05 × 318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 255,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,126.41/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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