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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.99, 801.83 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.99, 801.83 and 332.39 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.99 : 801.83 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.99/801.83 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.99x = 801.83 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.99x = 266,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,517.10/580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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