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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.25, 801.99 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.25, 801.99 and 332.49 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.25 : 801.99 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.25/801.99 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.25x = 801.99 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.25x = 266,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,653.66/581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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