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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.57, 806.64 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.57, 806.64 and 335.87 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.57 : 806.64 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.57/806.64 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.57x = 806.64 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.57x = 270,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,926.18/584.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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