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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.35 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.35 and 415.38 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.35 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.35 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.35 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 332,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,864.76/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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