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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 803.88 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 803.88 and 333.97 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 803.88 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/803.88 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 803.88 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 268,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,469.79/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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