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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 804.40 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 804.40 and 334.20 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 804.40 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/804.40 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 804.40 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 268,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,830.48/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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