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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.53, 806.46 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.53, 806.46 and 332.44 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.53 : 806.46 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.53/806.46 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.53x = 806.46 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.53x = 268,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,096.30/584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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