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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.51, 803.54 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.51, 803.54 and 423.87 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.51 : 803.54 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.51/803.54 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.51x = 803.54 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.51x = 340,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,596.50/581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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