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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.98, 803.13 and 316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.98, 803.13 and 316.43 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.98 : 803.13 = 316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.98/803.13 = 316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.98x = 803.13 × 316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.98x = 254,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132.24/581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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