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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 805.02 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 805.02 and 334.69 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 805.02 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/805.02 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 805.02 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 269,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,432.14/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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