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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.38, 802.17 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.38, 802.17 and 332.64 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.38 : 802.17 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.38/802.17 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.38x = 802.17 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.38x = 266,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,833.83/581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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