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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 808.98 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 808.98 and 337.60 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 808.98 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/808.98 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 808.98 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 273,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,110.07/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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