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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 801.13 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 801.13 and 344.62 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 801.13 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/801.13 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 801.13 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 276,085.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,085.42/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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