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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 804.86 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 804.86 and 331.20 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 804.86 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/804.86 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 804.86 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 266,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,569.63/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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