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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.59, 808.08 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.59, 808.08 and 336.89 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.59 : 808.08 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.59/808.08 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.59x = 808.08 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.59x = 272,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,230.03/585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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