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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 869.54 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 869.54 and 333.23 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 869.54 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/869.54 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 869.54 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 289,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,752.47/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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