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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 801.02 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 801.02 and 331.75 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 801.02 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/801.02 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 801.02 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 265,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,738.39/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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