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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 801.27 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 801.27 and 318.64 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 801.27 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/801.27 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 801.27 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 255,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,316.67/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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