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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 801.72 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 801.72 and 332.26 is: 458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 801.72 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/801.72 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 801.72 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 266,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,377.83/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.56

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