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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 801.36 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 801.36 and 318.72 is: 439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 801.36 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/801.36 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 801.36 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 255,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,411.46/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.86

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