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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 806.49 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 806.49 and 335.73 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 806.49 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/806.49 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 806.49 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 270,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,762.89/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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