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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.95, 801.68 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.95, 801.68 and 534.51 is: 737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.95 : 801.68 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.95/801.68 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.95x = 801.68 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.95x = 428,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,503.30/580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.59

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