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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.22, 800.78 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.22, 800.78 and 433.62 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.22 : 800.78 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.22/800.78 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.22x = 800.78 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.22x = 347,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,232.06/581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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