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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 806.82 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 806.82 and 335.94 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 806.82 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/806.82 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 806.82 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 271,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,043.11/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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