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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 804.71 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 804.71 and 334.47 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 804.71 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/804.71 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 804.71 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 269,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,151.35/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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