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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.52, 802.44 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.52, 802.44 and 332.85 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.52 : 802.44 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.52/802.44 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.52x = 802.44 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.52x = 267,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,092.15/581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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