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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 801.57 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 801.57 and 347.98 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 801.57 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/801.57 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 801.57 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 278,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,926.32/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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