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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 800.54 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 800.54 and 331.48 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 800.54 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/800.54 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 800.54 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 265,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,363.00/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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