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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 805.51 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 805.51 and 334.99 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 805.51 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/805.51 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 805.51 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 269,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,837.79/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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