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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.02, 802.05 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.02, 802.05 and 415.30 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.02 : 802.05 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.02/802.05 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.02x = 802.05 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.02x = 333,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,091.37/581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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