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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.20, 806.21 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.20, 806.21 and 335.65 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.20 : 806.21 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.20/806.21 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.20x = 806.21 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.20x = 270,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,604.39/584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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