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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.67, 803.98 and 334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.67, 803.98 and 334.00 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.67 : 803.98 = 334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.67/803.98 = 334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.67x = 803.98 × 334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.67x = 268,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,526.48/582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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