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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 800.15 and 331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 800.15 and 331.15 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 800.15 = 331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/800.15 = 331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 800.15 × 331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 264,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,969.67/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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