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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 800.48 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 800.48 and 331.44 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 800.48 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/800.48 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 800.48 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 265,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,308.92/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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