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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.72, 801.48 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.72, 801.48 and 406.16 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.72 : 801.48 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.72/801.48 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.72x = 801.48 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.72x = 325,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,529.12/580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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