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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.67, 804.08 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.67, 804.08 and 334.07 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.67 : 804.08 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.67/804.08 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.67x = 804.08 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.67x = 268,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,621.48/582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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