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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 801.62 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 801.62 and 332.18 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 801.62 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/801.62 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 801.62 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 266,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,282.13/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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