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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 801.85 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.04, 801.85 and 319.06 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.04 : 801.85 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.04/801.85 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.04x = 801.85 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.04x = 255,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,835.46/581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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