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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.82, 802.98 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.82, 802.98 and 333.16 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.82 : 802.98 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.82/802.98 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.82x = 802.98 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.82x = 267,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,520.82/581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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