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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.70, 802.40 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.70, 802.40 and 457.16 is: 630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.70 : 802.40 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.70/802.40 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.70x = 802.40 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.70x = 366,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,824.90/581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.61

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