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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 806.28 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 806.28 and 335.60 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 806.28 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/806.28 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 806.28 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 270,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,587.57/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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