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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 800.70 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 800.70 and 455.94 is: 628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 800.70 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/800.70 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 800.70 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 365,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,071.16/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.70

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