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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 804.25 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 804.25 and 334.27 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 804.25 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/804.25 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 804.25 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 268,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,836.65/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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