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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.23, 808.95 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.23, 808.95 and 337.36 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.23 : 808.95 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.23/808.95 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.23x = 808.95 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.23x = 272,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,907.37/586.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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