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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 801.65 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 801.65 and 318.95 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 801.65 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/801.65 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 801.65 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 255,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,683.06/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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