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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 804.92 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 804.92 and 334.62 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 804.92 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/804.92 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 804.92 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 269,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,340.66/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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