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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 801.36 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 801.36 and 394.54 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 801.36 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/801.36 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 801.36 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 316,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,166.57/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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