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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 801.14 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 801.14 and 318.53 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 801.14 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/801.14 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 801.14 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 255,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,187.12/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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