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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.79, 805.64 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.79, 805.64 and 335.15 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.79 : 805.64 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.79/805.64 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.79x = 805.64 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.79x = 270,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,007.56/583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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