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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.67, 802.68 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.67, 802.68 and 319.67 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.67 : 802.68 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.67/802.68 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.67x = 802.68 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.67x = 256,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,592.72/581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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