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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 804.56 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 804.56 and 334.42 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 804.56 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/804.56 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 804.56 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 269,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,059.78/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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