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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 808.86 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 808.86 and 337.54 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 808.86 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/808.86 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 808.86 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 273,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,022.60/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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