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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 800.97 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 800.97 and 394.05 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 800.97 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/800.97 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 800.97 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 315,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,622.23/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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