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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 804.52 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 804.52 and 334.36 is: 461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 804.52 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/804.52 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 804.52 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 268,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,999.31/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.41

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