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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.46, 802.52 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.46, 802.52 and 406.68 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.46 : 802.52 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.46/802.52 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.46x = 802.52 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.46x = 326,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,366.80/581.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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