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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 803.68 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 803.68 and 330.26 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 803.68 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/803.68 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 803.68 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 265,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,424.54/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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