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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 804.12 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 804.12 and 333.97 is: 460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 804.12 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/804.12 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 804.12 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 268,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,548.69/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.92

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