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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 803.86 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 803.86 and 333.84 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 803.86 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/803.86 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 803.86 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 268,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,359.79/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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