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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.81, 801.31 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.81, 801.31 and 344.83 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.81 : 801.31 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.81/801.31 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.81x = 801.31 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.81x = 276,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,312.92/580.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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