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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 801.04 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 801.04 and 331.77 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 801.04 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/801.04 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 801.04 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 265,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,761.04/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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