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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 802.62 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 802.62 and 332.98 is: 459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 802.62 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/802.62 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 802.62 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 267,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,256.41/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.53

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