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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.83, 802.83 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.83, 802.83 and 333.16 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.83 : 802.83 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.83/802.83 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.83x = 802.83 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.83x = 267,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,468.84/581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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