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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 801.09 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 801.09 and 331.94 is: 457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 801.09 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/801.09 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 801.09 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 265,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,913.81/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.94

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