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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 801.23 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 801.23 and 423.37 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 801.23 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/801.23 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 801.23 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 339,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,216.75/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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