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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 800.36 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 800.36 and 331.18 is: 457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 800.36 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/800.36 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 800.36 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 265,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,060.81/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.07

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