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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 801.75 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 801.75 and 319 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 801.75 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/801.75 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 801.75 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 255,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,758.25/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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