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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 801.18 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 801.18 and 332.06 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 801.18 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/801.18 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 801.18 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 266,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,035.82/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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