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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 801.80 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 801.80 and 384.62 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 801.80 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/801.80 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 801.80 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 308,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,383.83/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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