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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 801.27 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 801.27 and 318.65 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 801.27 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/801.27 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 801.27 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 255,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,324.69/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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