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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.37, 805.16 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.37, 805.16 and 334.85 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.37 : 805.16 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.37/805.16 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.37x = 805.16 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.37x = 269,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,607.83/583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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