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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 806.78 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 806.78 and 335.95 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 806.78 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/806.78 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 806.78 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 271,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,034.67/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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