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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.88, 802.99 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.88, 802.99 and 316.33 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.88 : 802.99 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.88/802.99 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.88x = 802.99 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.88x = 254,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,006.44/581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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