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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 803.56 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 803.56 and 330.28 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 803.56 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/803.56 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 803.56 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 265,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,399.80/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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