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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 800.43 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 800.43 and 331.34 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 800.43 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/800.43 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 800.43 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 265,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,214.48/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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