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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 801.50 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 801.50 and 318.82 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 801.50 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/801.50 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 801.50 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 255,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,530.63/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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