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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 800.97 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 800.97 and 331.71 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 800.97 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/800.97 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 800.97 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 265,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,685.75/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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