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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 805.46 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 805.46 and 335.00 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 805.46 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/805.46 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 805.46 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 269,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,823.40/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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