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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 806.03 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 806.03 and 335.42 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 806.03 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/806.03 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 806.03 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 270,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,358.58/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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