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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 801.09 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.04, 801.09 and 475.74 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.04 : 801.09 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.04/801.09 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.04x = 801.09 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.04x = 381,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,110.56/581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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