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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 800.58 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 800.58 and 331.44 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 800.58 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/800.58 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 800.58 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 265,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,344.24/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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