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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 804.79 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 804.79 and 334.48 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 804.79 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/804.79 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 804.79 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 269,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,184.98/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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