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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 805.71 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 805.71 and 331.75 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 805.71 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/805.71 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 805.71 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 267,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,294.29/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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