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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 805.58 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 805.58 and 331.68 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 805.58 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/805.58 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 805.58 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 267,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,193.12/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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