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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 804.81 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 804.81 and 334.51 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 804.81 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/804.81 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 804.81 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 269,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,216.99/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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