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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.97, 803.07 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.97, 803.07 and 319.98 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.97 : 803.07 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.97/803.07 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.97x = 803.07 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.97x = 256,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,966.34/581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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