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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 801.42 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 801.42 and 415.35 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 801.42 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/801.42 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 801.42 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 332,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,869.80/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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