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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 806.12 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 806.12 and 335.47 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 806.12 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/806.12 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 806.12 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 270,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,427.90/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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