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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 801.21 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 801.21 and 315.03 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 801.21 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/801.21 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 801.21 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 252,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,403.78/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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