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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 806.51 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 806.51 and 335.80 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 806.51 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/806.51 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 806.51 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 270,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,820.35/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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