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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.18, 800.72 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.18, 800.72 and 331.52 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.18 : 800.72 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.18/800.72 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.18x = 800.72 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.18x = 265,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,454.69/580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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