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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.09, 804.43 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.09, 804.43 and 334.27 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.09 : 804.43 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.09/804.43 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.09x = 804.43 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.09x = 268,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,896.82/583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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