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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 801.22 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 801.22 and 331.92 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 801.22 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/801.22 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 801.22 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 265,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,940.94/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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