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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 800.46 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 800.46 and 414.80 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 800.46 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/800.46 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 800.46 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 332,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,030.81/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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