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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.95, 803.42 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.95, 803.42 and 405.19 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.95 : 803.42 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.95/803.42 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.95x = 803.42 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.95x = 325,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,537.75/581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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