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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 801.44 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 801.44 and 344.42 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 801.44 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/801.44 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 801.44 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 276,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,026.24/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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