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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 805.29 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 805.29 and 334.92 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 805.29 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/805.29 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 805.29 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 269,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,707.73/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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