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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.28, 801.84 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.28, 801.84 and 477.60 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.28 : 801.84 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.28/801.84 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.28x = 801.84 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.28x = 382,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,958.78/581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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