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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.10, 803.31 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.10, 803.31 and 333.44 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.10 : 803.31 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.10/803.31 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.10x = 803.31 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.10x = 267,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,857.69/582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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