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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 806.38 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 806.38 and 335.70 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 806.38 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/806.38 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 806.38 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 270,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,701.77/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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