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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 807.17 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 807.17 and 336.22 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 807.17 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/807.17 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 807.17 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 271,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,383.00/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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