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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 805.16 and 334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 805.16 and 334.81 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 805.16 = 334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/805.16 = 334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 805.16 × 334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 269,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,575.62/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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