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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.81, 803.03 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.81, 803.03 and 329.79 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.81 : 803.03 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.81/803.03 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.81x = 803.03 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.81x = 264,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,834.48/581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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