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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.92, 803.05 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.92, 803.05 and 333.24 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.92 : 803.05 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.92/803.05 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.92x = 803.05 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.92x = 267,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,606.72/581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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