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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 801.64 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 801.64 and 332.26 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 801.64 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/801.64 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 801.64 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 266,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,352.91/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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