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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 800.40 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 800.40 and 331.32 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 800.40 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/800.40 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 800.40 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 265,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,188.53/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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