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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 801.71 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 801.71 and 318.97 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 801.71 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/801.71 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 801.71 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 255,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,721.85/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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