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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.97, 803.13 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.97, 803.13 and 320 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.97 : 803.13 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.97/803.13 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.97x = 803.13 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.97x = 257,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,001.60/581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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