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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.09, 806.02 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.09, 806.02 and 335.24 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.09 : 806.02 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.09/806.02 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.09x = 806.02 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.09x = 270,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,210.18/584.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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