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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 803.70 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 803.70 and 451.50 is: 623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 803.70 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/803.70 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 803.70 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 362,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,870.55/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.55

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