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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.27, 802.14 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.27, 802.14 and 332.58 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.27 : 802.14 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.27/802.14 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.27x = 802.14 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.27x = 266,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,779.98/581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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