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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 801.64 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 801.64 and 318.94 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 801.64 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/801.64 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 801.64 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 255,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,675.06/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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