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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.31, 804.90 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.31, 804.90 and 334.58 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.31 : 804.90 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.31/804.90 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.31x = 804.90 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.31x = 269,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,299.42/583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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