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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 808.83 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 808.83 and 337.45 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 808.83 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/808.83 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 808.83 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 272,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,939.68/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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