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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 804.15 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 804.15 and 334.04 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 804.15 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/804.15 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 804.15 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 268,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,614.25/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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