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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 800.15 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 800.15 and 331.21 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 800.15 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/800.15 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 800.15 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 265,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,017.68/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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