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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 805.84 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 805.84 and 335.33 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 805.84 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/805.84 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 805.84 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 270,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,222.33/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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