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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 801.36 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 801.36 and 332.03 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 801.36 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/801.36 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 801.36 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 266,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,071.55/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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