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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 807.05 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 807.05 and 336.18 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 807.05 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/807.05 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 807.05 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 271,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,312.39/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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