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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.36, 802.29 and 332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.36, 802.29 and 332.69 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.36 : 802.29 = 332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.36/802.29 = 332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.36x = 802.29 × 332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.36x = 266,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,913.86/581.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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