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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 804.76 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 804.76 and 334.53 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 804.76 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/804.76 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 804.76 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 269,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,216.36/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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