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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 800.28 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 800.28 and 414.48 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 800.28 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/800.28 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 800.28 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 331,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,700.05/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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