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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 800.39 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 800.39 and 331.29 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 800.39 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/800.39 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 800.39 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 265,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,162.03/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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