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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 801.42 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 801.42 and 344.78 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 801.42 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/801.42 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 801.42 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 276,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,312.59/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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