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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.69, 802.77 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.69, 802.77 and 333.09 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.69 : 802.77 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.69/802.77 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.69x = 802.77 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.69x = 267,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,388.98/581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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