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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 801.34 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 801.34 and 318.69 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 801.34 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/801.34 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 801.34 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 255,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,373.44/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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