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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 803.46 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 803.46 and 333.59 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 803.46 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/803.46 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 803.46 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 268,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,020.54/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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