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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 806.52 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 806.52 and 335.76 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 806.52 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/806.52 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 806.52 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 270,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,797.16/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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