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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 801.08 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 801.08 and 318.54 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 801.08 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/801.08 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 801.08 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 255,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,176.02/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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