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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 806.59 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 806.59 and 335.82 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 806.59 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/806.59 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 806.59 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 270,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,869.05/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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