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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 805.30 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 805.30 and 334.82 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 805.30 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/805.30 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 805.30 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 269,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,631.72/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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