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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.52, 807.84 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.52, 807.84 and 336.85 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.52 : 807.84 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.52/807.84 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.52x = 807.84 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.52x = 272,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,120.90/585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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