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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 804.60 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 804.60 and 334.37 is: 461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 804.60 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/804.60 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 804.60 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 269,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,034.10/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.41

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