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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.29, 802.22 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.29, 802.22 and 332.68 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.29 : 802.22 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.29/802.22 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.29x = 802.22 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.29x = 266,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,880.89/581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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