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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 803.28 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 803.28 and 333.39 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 803.28 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/803.28 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 803.28 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 267,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,805.26/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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