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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 886.15 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 886.15 and 580 is: 797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 886.15 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/886.15 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 886.15 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 513,967
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,967/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.10

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