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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 804.32 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 804.32 and 334.16 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 804.32 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/804.32 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 804.32 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 268,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,771.57/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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