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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.58, 803.91 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.58, 803.91 and 333.92 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.58 : 803.91 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.58/803.91 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.58x = 803.91 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.58x = 268,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,437.36/582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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