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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 806.18 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 806.18 and 335.50 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 806.18 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/806.18 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 806.18 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 270,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,473.39/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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