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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 802.96 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 802.96 and 442.02 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 802.96 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/802.96 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 802.96 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 354,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,924.38/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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