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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 800.06 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 800.06 and 331.12 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 800.06 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/800.06 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 800.06 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 264,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,915.87/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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