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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.47, 806.40 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.47, 806.40 and 335.64 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.47 : 806.40 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.47/806.40 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.47x = 806.40 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.47x = 270,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,660.10/584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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