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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.68, 802.73 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.68, 802.73 and 332.94 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.68 : 802.73 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.68/802.73 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.68x = 802.73 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.68x = 267,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,260.93/581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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