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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 808.79 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 808.79 and 337.43 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 808.79 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/808.79 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 808.79 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 272,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,910.01/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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