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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 801.61 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 801.61 and 332.18 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 801.61 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/801.61 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 801.61 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 266,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,278.81/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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