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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 801.02 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 801.02 and 331.76 is: 457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 801.02 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/801.02 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 801.02 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 265,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,746.40/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.87

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