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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.22, 800.01 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.22, 800.01 and 481.86 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.22 : 800.01 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.22/800.01 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.22x = 800.01 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.22x = 385,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,492.82/581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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