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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 801.24 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 801.24 and 331.99 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 801.24 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/801.24 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 801.24 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 266,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,003.67/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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