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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 804.51 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 804.51 and 334.31 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 804.51 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/804.51 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 804.51 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 268,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,951.72/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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