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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.58, 803.84 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.58, 803.84 and 333.86 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.58 : 803.84 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.58/803.84 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.58x = 803.84 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.58x = 268,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,370.02/582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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