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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 801.27 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 801.27 and 344.61 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 801.27 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/801.27 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 801.27 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 276,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,125.65/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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