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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 803.96 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 803.96 and 333.92 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 803.96 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/803.96 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 803.96 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 268,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,452.63/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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