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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 801.17 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 801.17 and 318.62 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 801.17 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/801.17 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 801.17 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 255,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264.94/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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