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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.60, 802.61 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.60, 802.61 and 332.89 is: 459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.60 : 802.61 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.60/802.61 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.60x = 802.61 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.60x = 267,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182.93/581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.40

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