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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.59, 806.67 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.59, 806.67 and 335.92 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.59 : 806.67 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.59/806.67 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.59x = 806.67 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.59x = 270,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,976.59/584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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