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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.35, 800.92 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.35, 800.92 and 331.68 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.35 : 800.92 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.35/800.92 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.35x = 800.92 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.35x = 265,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,649.15/580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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