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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.20, 806.16 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.20, 806.16 and 335.50 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.20 : 806.16 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.20/806.16 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.20x = 806.16 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.20x = 270,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,466.68/584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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