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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.78, 801.46 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.78, 801.46 and 318.78 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.78 : 801.46 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.78/801.46 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.78x = 801.46 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.78x = 255,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,487.82/580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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