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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 801.61 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 801.61 and 318.88 is: 440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 801.61 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/801.61 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 801.61 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 255,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,617.40/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.06

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