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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.05, 804.38 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.05, 804.38 and 334.33 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.05 : 804.38 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.05/804.38 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.05x = 804.38 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.05x = 268,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,926.56/583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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