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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 803.31 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 803.31 and 330.04 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 803.31 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/803.31 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 803.31 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 265,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,124.43/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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