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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 802.65 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 802.65 and 332.94 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 802.65 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/802.65 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 802.65 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 267,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,232.63/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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