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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 804.05 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 804.05 and 333.96 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 804.05 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/804.05 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 804.05 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 268,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,520.54/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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