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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 800.04 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 800.04 and 330.97 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 800.04 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/800.04 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 800.04 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 264,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,789.24/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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