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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.09, 808.86 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.09, 808.86 and 337.48 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.09 : 808.86 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.09/808.86 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.09x = 808.86 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.09x = 272,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,974.07/586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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