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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.43, 800.94 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.43, 800.94 and 331.75 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.43 : 800.94 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.43/800.94 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.43x = 800.94 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.43x = 265,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,706.18/580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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