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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 802.60 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 802.60 and 319.62 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 802.60 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/802.60 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 802.60 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 256,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,527.01/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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