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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 801.36 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 801.36 and 457.11 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 801.36 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/801.36 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 801.36 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 366,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,309.67/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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