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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.23, 805.98 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.23, 805.98 and 335.49 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.23 : 805.98 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.23/805.98 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.23x = 805.98 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.23x = 270,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,398.23/584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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