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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 807.14 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 807.14 and 580.32 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 807.14 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/807.14 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 807.14 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 468,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,400.94/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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