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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 804.66 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 804.66 and 334.42 is: 461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 804.66 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/804.66 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 804.66 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 269,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,090.37/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.47

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