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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 804.02 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 804.02 and 333.93 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 804.02 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/804.02 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 804.02 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 268,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,486.40/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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