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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 802.20 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 802.20 and 394.84 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 802.20 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/802.20 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 802.20 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 316,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,740.65/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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