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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 804.32 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 804.32 and 334.15 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 804.32 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/804.32 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 804.32 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 268,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,759.85/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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