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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 806.64 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 806.64 and 335.96 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 806.64 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/806.64 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 806.64 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 270,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,998.77/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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