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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.38, 806.38 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.38, 806.38 and 335.69 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.38 : 806.38 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.38/806.38 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.38x = 806.38 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.38x = 270,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,688.83/584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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