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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 801.57 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 801.57 and 318.89 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 801.57 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/801.57 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 801.57 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 255,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,608.65/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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