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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 806.64 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 806.64 and 335.90 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 806.64 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/806.64 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 806.64 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 270,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,946.34/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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