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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.19, 804.84 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.19, 804.84 and 334.59 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.19 : 804.84 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.19/804.84 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.19x = 804.84 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.19x = 269,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,291.42/583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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