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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 805.39 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 805.39 and 335.05 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 805.39 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/805.39 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 805.39 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 269,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,843.07/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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