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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.78, 801.53 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.78, 801.53 and 394.66 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.78 : 801.53 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.78/801.53 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.78x = 801.53 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.78x = 316,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,331.83/580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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