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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.86, 800.26 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.86, 800.26 and 331.26 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.86 : 800.26 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.86/800.26 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.86x = 800.26 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.86x = 265,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,094.13/579.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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