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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.51 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.51 and 334.26 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.51 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.51 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.51 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 268,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,915.51/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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