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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.46, 802.51 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.46, 802.51 and 332.73 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.46 : 802.51 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.46/802.51 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.46x = 802.51 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.46x = 267,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,015.34/581.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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