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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 800.72 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 800.72 and 423.45 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 800.72 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/800.72 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 800.72 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 339,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,065.94/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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