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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 803.66 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 803.66 and 333.69 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 803.66 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/803.66 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 803.66 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 268,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,171.64/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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