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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.32, 801.43 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.32, 801.43 and 456.49 is: 629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.32 : 801.43 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.32/801.43 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.32x = 801.43 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.32x = 365,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,844.78/581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.33

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