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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.95, 801.66 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.95, 801.66 and 332.28 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.95 : 801.66 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.95/801.66 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.95x = 801.66 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.95x = 266,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,375.58/580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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