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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 801.83 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 801.83 and 448.27 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 801.83 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/801.83 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 801.83 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 359,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,436.33/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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