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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 803.88 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 803.88 and 333.96 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 803.88 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/803.88 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 803.88 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 268,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,463.76/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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