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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 802.58 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 802.58 and 332.89 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 802.58 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/802.58 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 802.58 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 267,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,167.19/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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