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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 800.96 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 800.96 and 356.47 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 800.96 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/800.96 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 800.96 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 285,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,514.43/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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