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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 801.27 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 801.27 and 448.14 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 801.27 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/801.27 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 801.27 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 359,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,081.14/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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