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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 802.61 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 802.61 and 332.93 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 802.61 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/802.61 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 802.61 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 267,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,213.29/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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