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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.53, 806.65 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.53, 806.65 and 335.99 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.53 : 806.65 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.53/806.65 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.53x = 806.65 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.53x = 271,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,027.51/584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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