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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.79, 806.96 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.79, 806.96 and 336.12 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.79 : 806.96 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.79/806.96 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.79x = 806.96 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.79x = 271,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,233.21/584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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