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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 804.48 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 804.48 and 334.13 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 804.48 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/804.48 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 804.48 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 268,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,797.51/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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