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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 806.90 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 806.90 and 336.16 is: 463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 806.90 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/806.90 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 806.90 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 271,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,247.50/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.77

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