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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 805 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 805 and 334.64 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 805 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/805 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 805 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 269,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,385.20/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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