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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.98, 806.10 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.98, 806.10 and 335.52 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.98 : 806.10 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.98/806.10 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.98x = 806.10 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.98x = 270,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,462.67/583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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