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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.05, 804.62 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.05, 804.62 and 334.38 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.05 : 804.62 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.05/804.62 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.05x = 804.62 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.05x = 269,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,047.16/583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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