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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 804.92 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 804.92 and 334.59 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 804.92 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/804.92 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 804.92 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 269,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,312.49/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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