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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.46, 805.08 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.46, 805.08 and 334.74 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.46 : 805.08 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.46/805.08 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.46x = 805.08 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.46x = 269,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,492.48/583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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