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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 804.90 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 804.90 and 334.70 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 804.90 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/804.90 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 804.90 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 269,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,400.03/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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