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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.15, 801.99 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.15, 801.99 and 319.17 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.15 : 801.99 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.15/801.99 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.15x = 801.99 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.15x = 255,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,971.15/581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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