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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 804.61 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 804.61 and 334.42 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 804.61 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/804.61 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 804.61 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 269,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,077.68/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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