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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 799.95 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 799.95 and 331 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 799.95 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/799.95 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 799.95 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 264,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,783.45/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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