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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 805.28 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 805.28 and 334.87 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 805.28 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/805.28 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 805.28 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 269,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,660.43/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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