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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.57, 801.07 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.57, 801.07 and 331.97 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.57 : 801.07 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.57/801.07 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.57x = 801.07 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.57x = 265,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,925.54/580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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