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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 806.11 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 806.11 and 335.49 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 806.11 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/806.11 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 806.11 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 270,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,440.17/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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