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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.79 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.79 and 334.50 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.79 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.79 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.79 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 269,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,196.56/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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