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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.29, 806.37 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.29, 806.37 and 335.68 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.29 : 806.37 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.29/806.37 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.29x = 806.37 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.29x = 270,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,682.28/584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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