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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.31, 802.22 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.31, 802.22 and 332.66 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.31 : 802.22 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.31/802.22 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.31x = 802.22 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.31x = 266,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,866.85/581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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