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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 800.89 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 800.89 and 423.02 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 800.89 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/800.89 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 800.89 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 338,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,793.43/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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