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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 801.24 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 801.24 and 328.54 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 801.24 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/801.24 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 801.24 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 263,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,239.39/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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