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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.49, 802.18 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.49, 802.18 and 424.07 is: 585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.49 : 802.18 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.49/802.18 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.49x = 802.18 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.49x = 340,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,180.00/581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.01

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