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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 806.24 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 806.24 and 335.59 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 806.24 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/806.24 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 806.24 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 270,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,566.08/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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