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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 806.95 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 806.95 and 336.15 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 806.95 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/806.95 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 806.95 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 271,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,250.53/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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