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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.47, 805.16 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.47, 805.16 and 334.61 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.47 : 805.16 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.47/805.16 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.47x = 805.16 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.47x = 269,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,414.59/583.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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