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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 802.11 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 802.11 and 415.32 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 802.11 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/802.11 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 802.11 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 333,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,132.33/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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