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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 805.96 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 805.96 and 335.35 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 805.96 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/805.96 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 805.96 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 270,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,278.69/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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