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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.56, 804.04 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.56, 804.04 and 334.04 is: 461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.56 : 804.04 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.56/804.04 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.56x = 804.04 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.56x = 268,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,585.33/582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.05

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