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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.95, 800.34 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.95, 800.34 and 331.31 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.95 : 800.34 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.95/800.34 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.95x = 800.34 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.95x = 265,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,156.64/579.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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