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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.30 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.30 and 331.22 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.30 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.30 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.30 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 265,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,075.37/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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