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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 800.82 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 800.82 and 331.66 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 800.82 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/800.82 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 800.82 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 265,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,599.96/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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