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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 801.49 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 801.49 and 332.27 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 801.49 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/801.49 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 801.49 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 266,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,307.25/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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