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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 806.54 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 806.54 and 335.75 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 806.54 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/806.54 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 806.54 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 270,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,790.09/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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