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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 804.86 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 804.86 and 334.59 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 804.86 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/804.86 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 804.86 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 269,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,298.11/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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