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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 804.88 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 804.88 and 334.44 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 804.88 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/804.88 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 804.88 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 269,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,184.07/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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