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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 801.41 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 801.41 and 440.55 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 801.41 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/801.41 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 801.41 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 353,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,060.72/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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