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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.89 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.89 and 335.86 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.89 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.89 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.89 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 271,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,002.08/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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