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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.84, 806.99 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.84, 806.99 and 336.17 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.84 : 806.99 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.84/806.99 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.84x = 806.99 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.84x = 271,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,286.16/584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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