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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.62, 805.46 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.62, 805.46 and 335.01 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.62 : 805.46 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.62/805.46 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.62x = 805.46 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.62x = 269,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,835.48/583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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