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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.83, 804.36 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.83, 804.36 and 334.10 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.83 : 804.36 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.83/804.36 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.83x = 804.36 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.83x = 268,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,732.65/582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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