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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 800.14 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 800.14 and 331.02 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 800.14 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/800.14 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 800.14 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 264,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,862.34/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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