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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.49, 801.03 and 415.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.49, 801.03 and 415.09 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.49 : 801.03 = 415.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.49/801.03 = 415.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.49x = 801.03 × 415.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.49x = 332,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,502.10/580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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