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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 801 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 801 and 331.72 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 801 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/801 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 801 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 265,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,707.72/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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