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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.91, 807.17 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.91, 807.17 and 336.21 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.91 : 807.17 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.91/807.17 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.91x = 807.17 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.91x = 271,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,376.94/584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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