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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 800.60 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 800.60 and 331.52 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 800.60 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/800.60 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 800.60 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 265,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,414.91/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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