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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 800.69 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 800.69 and 331.56 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 800.69 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/800.69 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 800.69 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 265,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,476.78/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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