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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 801.60 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 801.60 and 464.64 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 801.60 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/801.60 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 801.60 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 372,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,455.42/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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