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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.50, 803.84 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.50, 803.84 and 333.83 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.50 : 803.84 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.50/803.84 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.50x = 803.84 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.50x = 268,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,341.89/582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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