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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 804.58 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 804.58 and 334.35 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 804.58 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/804.58 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 804.58 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 269,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,011.32/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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