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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 805.59 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 805.59 and 335.07 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 805.59 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/805.59 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 805.59 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 269,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,929.04/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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