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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 801.66 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 801.66 and 457.92 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 801.66 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/801.66 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 801.66 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 367,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,096.15/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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