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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.62 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.62 and 337.30 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.62 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.62 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.62 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 272,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,747.53/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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