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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.83, 804.25 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.83, 804.25 and 334.17 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.83 : 804.25 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.83/804.25 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.83x = 804.25 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.83x = 268,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,756.22/582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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