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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 807.27 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 807.27 and 336.35 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 807.27 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/807.27 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 807.27 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 271,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,525.26/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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