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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 800.24 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 800.24 and 331.21 is: 457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 800.24 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/800.24 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 800.24 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 265,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,047.49/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.07

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