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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.10, 808.81 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.10, 808.81 and 337.46 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.10 : 808.81 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.10/808.81 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.10x = 808.81 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.10x = 272,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,942.83/586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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