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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 803.09 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 803.09 and 316.39 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 803.09 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/803.09 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 803.09 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 254,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,085.05/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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