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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.09 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.09 and 433.14 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.09 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.09 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.09 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 346,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,984.12/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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