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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 803.73 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 803.73 and 333.72 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 803.73 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/803.73 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 803.73 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 268,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,220.78/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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