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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 801.48 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 801.48 and 318.78 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 801.48 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/801.48 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 801.48 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 255,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,495.79/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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