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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 801.31 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 801.31 and 425.85 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 801.31 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/801.31 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 801.31 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 341,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,235.73/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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