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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 804.99 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 804.99 and 331.23 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 804.99 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/804.99 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 804.99 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 266,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,635.60/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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