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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 805.05 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 805.05 and 334.54 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 805.05 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/805.05 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 805.05 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 269,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,317.40/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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