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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 806.56 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 806.56 and 335.83 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 806.56 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/806.56 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 806.56 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 270,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,867.04/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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