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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 800.55 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 800.55 and 331.39 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 800.55 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/800.55 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 800.55 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 265,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,295.27/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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