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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.07, 801.22 and 433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.07, 801.22 and 433.45 is: 597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.07 : 801.22 = 433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.07/801.22 = 433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.07x = 801.22 × 433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.07x = 347,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,288.32/581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.67

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