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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 804.06 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 804.06 and 333.84 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 804.06 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/804.06 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 804.06 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 268,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,427.39/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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