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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 800.20 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 800.20 and 331.20 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 800.20 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/800.20 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 800.20 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 265,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,026.24/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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