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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 801.59 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 801.59 and 332.23 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 801.59 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/801.59 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 801.59 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 266,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,308.58/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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