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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 801.21 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 801.21 and 318.60 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 801.21 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/801.21 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 801.21 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 255,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,265.51/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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