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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 805.69 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 805.69 and 335.22 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 805.69 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/805.69 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 805.69 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 270,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,083.45/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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