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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 800.46 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 800.46 and 331.38 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 800.46 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/800.46 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 800.46 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 265,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,256.43/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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