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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 805.96 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 805.96 and 335.32 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 805.96 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/805.96 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 805.96 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 270,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,254.51/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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