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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.05, 801.66 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.05, 801.66 and 332.34 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.05 : 801.66 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.05/801.66 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.05x = 801.66 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.05x = 266,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,423.68/581.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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