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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.10, 803.28 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.10, 803.28 and 330 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.10 : 803.28 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.10/803.28 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.10x = 803.28 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.10x = 265,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,082.40/582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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