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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.51, 803.98 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.51, 803.98 and 333.99 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.51 : 803.98 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.51/803.98 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.51x = 803.98 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.51x = 268,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,521.62/582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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