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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 801.27 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 801.27 and 331.95 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 801.27 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/801.27 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 801.27 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 265,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,981.58/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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