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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.20, 803.45 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.20, 803.45 and 333.65 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.20 : 803.45 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.20/803.45 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.20x = 803.45 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.20x = 268,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,073.94/582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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