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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.49, 803.78 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.49, 803.78 and 333.81 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.49 : 803.78 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.49/803.78 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.49x = 803.78 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.49x = 268,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,309.80/582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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