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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.27, 800.84 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.27, 800.84 and 331.63 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.27 : 800.84 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.27/800.84 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.27x = 800.84 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.27x = 265,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,580.91/580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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