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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 801.14 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 801.14 and 318.55 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 801.14 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/801.14 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 801.14 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 255,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,201.55/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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