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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.81, 806.99 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.81, 806.99 and 336.09 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.81 : 806.99 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.81/806.99 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.81x = 806.99 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.81x = 271,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,221.27/584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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