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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.25, 803.13 and 457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.25, 803.13 and 457.89 is: 632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.25 : 803.13 = 457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.25/803.13 = 457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.25x = 803.13 × 457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.25x = 367,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,745.20/581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.68

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