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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 800.58 and 414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 800.58 and 414.35 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 800.58 = 414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/800.58 = 414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 800.58 × 414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 331,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,720.88/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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