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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 806.46 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 806.46 and 335.83 is: 463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 806.46 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/806.46 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 806.46 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 270,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,831.70/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.41

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