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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.79, 806.91 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.79, 806.91 and 336.02 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.79 : 806.91 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.79/806.91 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.79x = 806.91 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.79x = 271,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,137.90/584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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