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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 814.78 and 580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 814.78 and 580.04 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 814.78 = 580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/814.78 = 580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 814.78 × 580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 472,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,604.99/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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