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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.79 and 319.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.79 and 319.00 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.79 = 319.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.79 = 319.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.79 × 319.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 255,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,769.40/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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