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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 798.66 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 798.66 and 432.54 is: 595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 798.66 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/798.66 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 798.66 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 345,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,452.40/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.09

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