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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.45, 801.99 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.45, 801.99 and 394.83 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.45 : 801.99 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.45/801.99 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.45x = 801.99 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.45x = 316,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,649.71/581.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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