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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 801.31 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 801.31 and 318.67 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 801.31 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/801.31 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 801.31 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 255,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,353.46/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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