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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.82, 804.20 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.82, 804.20 and 334.13 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.82 : 804.20 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.82/804.20 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.82x = 804.20 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.82x = 268,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,701.65/582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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