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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.81, 802.91 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.81, 802.91 and 333.15 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.81 : 802.91 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.81/802.91 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.81x = 802.91 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.81x = 267,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,487.80/581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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