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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 800.16 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 800.16 and 331.18 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 800.16 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/800.16 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 800.16 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 264,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,996.46/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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