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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 801.86 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 801.86 and 332.42 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 801.86 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/801.86 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 801.86 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 266,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,554.30/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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