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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 801.46 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 801.46 and 332.10 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 801.46 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/801.46 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 801.46 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 266,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,164.87/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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