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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.20, 870.98 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.20, 870.98 and 321.33 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.20 : 870.98 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.20/870.98 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.20x = 870.98 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.20x = 279,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,870.89/581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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