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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.25, 801.49 and 462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.25, 801.49 and 462.99 is: 638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.25 : 801.49 = 462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.25/801.49 = 462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.25x = 801.49 × 462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.25x = 371,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,081.86/581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.42

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