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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 801.36 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 801.36 and 332.06 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 801.36 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/801.36 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 801.36 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 266,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,095.59/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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