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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 804.74 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 804.74 and 331.09 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 804.74 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/804.74 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 804.74 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 266,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,441.37/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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