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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 800.70 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 800.70 and 414.72 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 800.70 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/800.70 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 800.70 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 332,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,066.36/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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