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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 809.10 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 809.10 and 337.55 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 809.10 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/809.10 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 809.10 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 273,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,107.66/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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