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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.66, 802.71 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.66, 802.71 and 319.69 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.66 : 802.71 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.66/802.71 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.66x = 802.71 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.66x = 256,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,614.35/581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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