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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.63, 802.64 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.63, 802.64 and 319.66 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 802.64 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/802.64 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 802.64 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 256,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,570.69/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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