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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.54 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.54 and 406.56 is: 560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.54 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.54 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.54 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 325,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,874.10/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.90

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