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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 801.65 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 801.65 and 332.28 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 801.65 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/801.65 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 801.65 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 266,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,370.60/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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