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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.18, 801.90 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.18, 801.90 and 441.45 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.18 : 801.90 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.18/801.90 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.18x = 801.90 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.18x = 353,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,998.76/581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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