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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 804.51 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 804.51 and 334.35 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 804.51 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/804.51 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 804.51 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 268,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,987.92/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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