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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 806.12 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 806.12 and 335.39 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 806.12 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/806.12 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 806.12 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 270,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,358.88/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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