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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 805.03 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 805.03 and 334.73 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 805.03 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/805.03 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 805.03 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 269,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,462.83/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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