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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 806.72 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 806.72 and 332.53 is: 458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 806.72 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/806.72 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 806.72 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 268,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,257.42/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.86

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