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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 801.72 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 801.72 and 424.12 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 801.72 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/801.72 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 801.72 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 340,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,025.49/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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