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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.66 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.66 and 331.54 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.66 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.66 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.66 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 265,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,450.82/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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