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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 808.94 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 808.94 and 337.58 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 808.94 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/808.94 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 808.94 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 273,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,081.97/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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