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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 804.77 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 804.77 and 334.49 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 804.77 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/804.77 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 804.77 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 269,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,181.82/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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