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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 806.88 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 806.88 and 336.03 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 806.88 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/806.88 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 806.88 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 271,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135.89/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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