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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.74, 802.79 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.74, 802.79 and 333.05 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.74 : 802.79 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.74/802.79 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.74x = 802.79 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.74x = 267,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,364.78/581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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