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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 801.91 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 801.91 and 345.15 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 801.91 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/801.91 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 801.91 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 276,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,783.01/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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