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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.57, 806.63 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.57, 806.63 and 332.49 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.57 : 806.63 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.57/806.63 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.57x = 806.63 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.57x = 268,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,191.72/584.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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