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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 804.78 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 804.78 and 334.51 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 804.78 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/804.78 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 804.78 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 269,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,204.95/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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