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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 801.09 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 801.09 and 331.83 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 801.09 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/801.09 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 801.09 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 265,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,825.69/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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