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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 803.22 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 803.22 and 333.41 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 803.22 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/803.22 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 803.22 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 267,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,796.31/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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