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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.69 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.69 and 335.97 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.69 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.69 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.69 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 271,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,021.96/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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