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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 800.65 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 800.65 and 414.78 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 800.65 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/800.65 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 800.65 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 332,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,094.13/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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