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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 801.02 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 801.02 and 403.82 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 801.02 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/801.02 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 801.02 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 323,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,467.90/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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