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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.87, 800.24 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.87, 800.24 and 331.23 is: 457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.87 : 800.24 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.87/800.24 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.87x = 800.24 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.87x = 265,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,063.50/579.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.11

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