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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.43, 802.33 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.43, 802.33 and 332.84 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.43 : 802.33 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.43/802.33 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.43x = 802.33 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.43x = 267,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,041.84/581.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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