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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 805.01 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 805.01 and 334.74 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 805.01 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/805.01 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 805.01 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 269,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,469.88/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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