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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.54, 804.03 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.54, 804.03 and 333.90 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.54 : 804.03 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.54/804.03 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.54x = 804.03 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.54x = 268,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,465.62/582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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