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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 804.63 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 804.63 and 334.41 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 804.63 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/804.63 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 804.63 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 269,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,072.88/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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