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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.45, 872.03 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.45, 872.03 and 321.33 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.45 : 872.03 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.45/872.03 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.45x = 872.03 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.45x = 280,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,213.47/581.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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