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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.87, 802.67 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.87, 802.67 and 441.75 is: 609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.87 : 802.67 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.87/802.67 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.87x = 802.67 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.87x = 354,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,579.47/581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.38

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