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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.03, 808.74 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.03, 808.74 and 337.35 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.03 : 808.74 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.03/808.74 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.03x = 808.74 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.03x = 272,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,829.70/586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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