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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 804.16 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 804.16 and 334.07 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 804.16 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/804.16 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 804.16 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 268,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,645.73/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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