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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 800.16 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 800.16 and 331.14 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 800.16 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/800.16 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 800.16 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 264,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,960.74/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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