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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 840.64 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 840.64 and 580.80 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 840.64 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/840.64 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 840.64 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 488,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,243.71/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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