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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 806.30 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 806.30 and 335.64 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 806.30 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/806.30 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 806.30 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 270,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,631.02/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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