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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 805.89 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 805.89 and 335.27 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 805.89 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/805.89 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 805.89 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 270,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,190.74/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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