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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 806.39 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 806.39 and 335.68 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 806.39 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/806.39 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 806.39 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 270,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,684.10/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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