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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.71, 801.48 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.71, 801.48 and 405.93 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.71 : 801.48 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.71/801.48 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.71x = 801.48 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.71x = 325,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,344.78/580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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