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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 801.34 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 801.34 and 331.92 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 801.34 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/801.34 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 801.34 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 265,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,980.77/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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