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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 801.40 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 801.40 and 332.11 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 801.40 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/801.40 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 801.40 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 266,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,152.95/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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