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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.38, 806.52 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.38, 806.52 and 335.74 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.38 : 806.52 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.38/806.52 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.38x = 806.52 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.38x = 270,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,781.02/584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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