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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.90, 807.08 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.90, 807.08 and 332.86 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.90 : 807.08 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.90/807.08 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.90x = 807.08 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.90x = 268,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,644.65/584.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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