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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.35, 800.90 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.35, 800.90 and 331.67 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.35 : 800.90 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.35/800.90 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.35x = 800.90 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.35x = 265,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,628.84/580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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