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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 804.84 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 804.84 and 334.53 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 804.84 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/804.84 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 804.84 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 269,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,243.13/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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