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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.02, 808.54 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.02, 808.54 and 333.94 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.02 : 808.54 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.02/808.54 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.02x = 808.54 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.02x = 270,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,003.85/586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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