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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 801.88 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 801.88 and 332.41 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 801.88 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/801.88 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 801.88 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 266,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,551.60/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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