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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.99, 801.67 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.99, 801.67 and 328.92 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.99 : 801.67 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.99/801.67 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.99x = 801.67 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.99x = 263,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,683.41/580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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