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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 804.54 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 804.54 and 334.35 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 804.54 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/804.54 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 804.54 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 268,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,996.28/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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