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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 801.22 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 801.22 and 318.63 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 801.22 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/801.22 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 801.22 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 255,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,292.73/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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