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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.46, 803.81 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.46, 803.81 and 333.86 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.46 : 803.81 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.46/803.81 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.46x = 803.81 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.46x = 268,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,354.32/582.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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