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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 806.28 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 806.28 and 335.76 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 806.28 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/806.28 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 806.28 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 270,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,716.57/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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