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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 804.57 and 334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 804.57 and 334.39 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 804.57 = 334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/804.57 = 334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 804.57 × 334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 269,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,034.47/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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