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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 803.61 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 803.61 and 333.63 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 803.61 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/803.61 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 803.61 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 268,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,108.40/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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