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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 803.98 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 803.98 and 334.07 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 803.98 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/803.98 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 803.98 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 268,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,585.60/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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