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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.71, 805.56 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.71, 805.56 and 335.10 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.71 : 805.56 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.71/805.56 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.71x = 805.56 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.71x = 269,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,943.16/583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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