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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.54, 808.13 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.54, 808.13 and 336.86 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.54 : 808.13 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.54/808.13 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.54x = 808.13 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.54x = 272,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,224.61/585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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