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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 806.34 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 806.34 and 335.61 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 806.34 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/806.34 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 806.34 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 270,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,613.15/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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