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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 801.66 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 801.66 and 447.62 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 801.66 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/801.66 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 801.66 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 358,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,833.36/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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