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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.10, 808.66 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.10, 808.66 and 337.49 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.10 : 808.66 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.10/808.66 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.10x = 808.66 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.10x = 272,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,914.66/586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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