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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 805.61 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 805.61 and 335.09 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 805.61 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/805.61 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 805.61 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 269,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,954.71/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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