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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 804.43 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 804.43 and 334.25 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 804.43 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/804.43 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 804.43 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 268,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,876.71/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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