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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 800.16 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 800.16 and 331.17 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 800.16 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/800.16 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 800.16 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 264,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,984.99/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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