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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 802.71 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 802.71 and 332.91 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 802.71 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/802.71 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 802.71 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 267,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,230.19/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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