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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 807.26 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 807.26 and 336.29 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 807.26 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/807.26 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 807.26 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 271,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,467.75/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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