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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.31, 805.08 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.31, 805.08 and 334.79 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.31 : 805.08 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.31/805.08 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.31x = 805.08 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.31x = 269,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,534.75/583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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