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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.07, 801.86 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.07, 801.86 and 415.56 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.07 : 801.86 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.07/801.86 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.07x = 801.86 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.07x = 333,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,217.36/581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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