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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 802.85 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 802.85 and 333.12 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 802.85 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/802.85 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 802.85 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 267,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,443.73/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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