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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 806.74 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 806.74 and 335.90 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 806.74 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/806.74 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 806.74 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 270,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,981.79/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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