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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.90, 806.93 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.90, 806.93 and 336.09 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.90 : 806.93 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.90/806.93 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.90x = 806.93 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.90x = 271,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,201.10/584.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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