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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 804.98 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 804.98 and 331.35 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 804.98 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/804.98 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 804.98 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 266,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,730.12/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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