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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.72, 802.68 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.72, 802.68 and 333.02 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.72 : 802.68 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.72/802.68 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.72x = 802.68 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.72x = 267,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,308.49/581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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